Anyone watching I’m A Celebrity last night probably felt the atmosphere tighten the moment Kelly Brook and Jack Osbourne found themselves shoulder-to-shoulder over that unfortunate eel.
What looked like a simple cooking mishap might actually run a bit deeper, according to body-language expert Joanne Pearson from Private Investigations UK, who’s been paying close attention to the tension simmering in camp.
Reading Between the Lines
Joanne believes Kelly wasn’t just irritated—she was caught off-guard.
The former model, now 45, apparently showed several tiny signs that she felt pushed aside: a quick recoil, a tightened jaw, and a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.
To her, those moments signal someone suddenly feeling overshadowed or overruled.
Kelly’s reaction, Joanne suggests, may come from spending years working independently or in tightly controlled workspaces.
She isn’t used to men stepping in on practical tasks, and Jack’s well-meaning help might have landed more like correction than teamwork.
Jack’s Intentions: Practical, Not Personal
On the flip side, Jack, 40, seemed focused purely on the job in front of him.
Joanne insists his actions weren’t aggressive—just direct, the way someone behaves when they’re trying to get food on the table for everyone.
But that clash of styles in the already-stressful jungle? It’s no surprise sparks flew.
What Happens Next?
Joanne thinks the upcoming episodes could go a few different ways.
Kelly might double down and work even harder to assert herself, or she could quietly step back from camp duties.
There’s also the chance she apologises and tries to smooth things over.
According to the expert, a simple gesture from Jack—something like, “You take the lead; I’ll follow”—would probably dissolve the awkwardness instantly.
How the Eel Situation Got Messy
The whole thing kicked off after Eddie Kadi returned triumphantly with six stars from his Bushtucker Trial, bringing eel to the hungry group.
Kelly asked Jack for help, then offered to fillet the eel herself—prompting Jack to remind her she’d literally asked him to step in. Moments later she was retching dramatically into a nearby bush, which didn’t exactly lighten the mood.
Later in the Bush Telegraph, Kelly insisted Jack had basically elbowed her aside to “play caveman,” while Jack defended himself by pointing out that a fish is… well, a fish, and you just have to crack on with gutting it.
Fans Were Not Impressed
Viewers on X didn’t hold back. Many accused Kelly of nit-picking Jack unnecessarily, while others compared her behaviour to sibling squabbles—specifically with his real sister, Kelly Osbourne.
Most simply wished she’d let Jack cook in peace.
The Tension Didn’t Start With the Eel
This wasn’t the first kitchen clash between the pair.
The night before, they’d already brushed up against each other over how to prep potatoes.
Kelly later admitted she felt “lost” and unsure of her place in camp, which made her cling even harder to tasks she felt she should be doing.
She apologised—sort of—telling Jack she only wanted to help.
Jack, explaining his home life with four kids, said he’s used to being in nonstop “doing” mode.
Feeling a bit bruised, he eventually stepped aside and handed the cooking role over to Alex Scott and Shona McGarty.
But things got stranger when Alex suggested Kelly join them and she turned it down.
The inconsistency didn’t go unnoticed.
Fans Wonder if Jack Might Quit
The tension had some viewers worrying that Jack might bow out altogether, especially given how emotional he’s already been this season.
Kelly later grumbled that Jack wasn’t supposed to be in charge anyway—yet somehow still made decisions about who should take over.
Meet This Year’s All-Star Cast
And, of course, the season’s drama only grows when you remember who’s in the mix:
– Kelly Brook, 45, model and TV personality
– Martin Kemp, 64, musician and actor
– Lisa Riley, 49, actress
– Jack Osbourne, 40, media personality
– Aitch, 25, chart-topping rapper
– Shona McGarty, 32, former EastEnders star
– Ruby Wax, 72, comedian and mental-health advocate
– Eddie Kadi, 42, comedian and presenter
– Alex Scott, 41, sports pundit
– AngryGinge, 23, social-media football creator
It’s a packed lineup, which means the dynamics are only going to get more dramatic from here.
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